Manager, Accounting - New York

Datadog is a world-class monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. We're dedicated to creating, developing, and supporting our product and customers, fostering seamless collaboration and problem-solving among Dev, Ops, and Security teams globally. Built by engineers for engineers, our SaaS product is trusted by organizations of all sizes across various industries, driving digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring for our customers' entire technology stacks. As cloud technologies continue to evolve and digital operations become ever more crucial, Datadog remains at the forefront of innovation and is well-positioned for sustained growth.

Datadog's Finance team partners with stakeholders across the organization, providing commercial, operational, and analytical support to ensure that Datadog’s business continues its rapid and efficient growth.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager, Accounting to join our growing accounting team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to play a key part in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and a passion for ensuring accurate financial reporting.

As the Manager, Accounting, you will be responsible for overseeing various accounting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, managing the month-end close process, and supporting external audits. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the company, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and internal controls.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

• Own key areas of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, and monthly account analyses
• Answer accounting and financial inquiries from leadership and other internal stakeholders by researching and interpreting data
• Serve as a key point of contact for the year-end financial statement audit and quarterly reviews including internal audit and SOX requests
• Take initiative with recommending and implementing process improvements as appropriate to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts
• Assist with global statutory reporting of international subsidiaries through coordination with external auditors in US and local offices
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and ad-hoc financial analyses
• Research and document the Company’s technical accounting issues; present and resolve the Company’s positions for critical accounting issues with external auditors
• Support ESG reporting and sustainability teams with carbon accounting calculations, as needed
• Provide guidance and training to direct reports to promote team development and growth

Who You Are:

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years of Big Four public accounting experience and BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA is required
• Been in a manager role with internal or external reporting 
• A strong team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude
• Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, and SEC reporting standards
• A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions, and excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, complete work timely, and work well as a team member
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Meticulous and superior attention to detail
• Experience with Workiva and Netsuite

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities 
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.